2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 43 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
28% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-30
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
23% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Dial shifter complaint about the car being place in park inside my garage, left the car door open to return inside the home and once I was 100% out of the vehicle as witnessed by my neighbors, the car went out of park mode causing damaged to the car...
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-10
Visibility/wiper
12% · 5 reportsPower train
9% · 4 reportsExterior lighting
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing bulbs.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-03-08Fuel system, gasoline18V087000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
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2018-04-16Visibility18V139000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018.
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2021-04-07Exterior lighting21V117000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V087000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V139000 · Visibility
- Recall 21V117000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.